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jimbo2753
jimbo2753

Hi. I have just been prescribed Propranolol to help with anxiety when carrying out presentations at work.  I took 40mg and 2hours later it went very well. However that night my sleep was extremely badly upset. Soooo disappointed. I was hoping to take propranolol as and when but the consensus seems to be that it should be taken daily to minimize bad sleep side effects. GP not really giving clear advice though she has prescribed 3 per day (which I am reluctant to take). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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  • madelaine31336
    madelaine31336 jimbo2753

    Posted

    Hi Jimbo, firstly how brave public speaking........couldn't do it, so very well done. I'm prescribed prop for migraine, just started new one and they did disturb my sleep for about 3 days, after that all ok. How about taking sleepeze or something equally light, after taking them to help you.....good luck. 
  • Tezes
    Tezes jimbo2753

    Posted

    Hi I take propanolol for migraine prevention. I take 80 mgs modified release a day. I take them after breakfast, they don't affect my sleep. Maybe it was the adrenalin from your presentation that kept you awake ? 
  • olivia25317
    olivia25317 jimbo2753

    Posted

    Hi, what is your sleep routine like? Because it might not just he the drug causing you not to sleep very well.  Although when i was on propanalol i had a few days when i first started taking it when i couldnt sleep.  What time are you taking the drug?? As with this drug it goes in and out of your system very quickly.  X
    • jimbo2753
      jimbo2753 olivia25317

      Posted

      Hi Olivia. Thanks for your reply. I took the 40mg tab at 11am. Went to sleep at 11pm but woke 3 hours later and stayed awake. It was weird. Head kind of buzzing. Normally sleep quite well. That was just over a week ago. As a trial l have taken 20mg this morning at 11am. Hopefully I will be ok tonight.
  • nancy_shady
    nancy_shady jimbo2753

    Posted

    Hi Jimbo -

    I take 20 mg at bedtime each night to avoid waking up with a migraine.  I have occasionally taken another 20 mg tablet during the day if I have something very stressful to do.  So far I have not been kept awake, but have had some pretty vivid dreams, etc.  Either way, this med works great for my needs so I will keep taking it.  Maybe 40 mg is a bit too strong?  I hope you can keep trying and that this drug proves to be beneficial for you.

    • jimbo2753
      jimbo2753 nancy_shady

      Posted

      Hi Nancy. Do you mind me asking, did you have sleep issues as a result of taking propranolol at the beginning and your sleep became ok, or did P never affect your sleep ? Thanks.
    • nancy_shady
      nancy_shady jimbo2753

      Posted

      I had trouble sleeping for many years; before the Prop.  After I began to take it, my insomnia went away, however I was having a lot of really vivid dreams and it was hard to get used to.  After a few weeks, the dreams stopped and now I do fine - no insomnia - no vivid dreams - no migraines - and no anxiety!  For me it has been a good medication.

       

    • nancy_shady
      nancy_shady jimbo2753

      Posted

      I had trouble sleeping for many years; before the Prop.  After I began to take it, my insomnia went away, however I was having a lot of really vivid dreams and it was hard to get used to.  After a few weeks, the dreams stopped and now I do fine - no insomnia - no vivid dreams - no migraines - and no anxiety!  For me it has been a good medication.

       

  • Monalisasmiler
    Monalisasmiler jimbo2753

    Posted

    Hi Jimbo I take propranolol for the exact same reason you do and it keeps me awake I also have a bad headache I know others take ''tis to prevent headaches, strange how it affects each of us differently. Have you managed to find anything to help with the sleep when takin this?

    Mona

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